Best Before or After School Daycare in Tustin, CA
Compare 3 before or after school daycare in Tustin. Average rating: 4.68/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Tustin, California at a glance
- Programs
- 3
- Avg rating
- 4.68/5
- Parent reviews
- 168
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 11
Tustin has 3 licensed before or after school daycare with 168 parent reviews averaging 4.68/5.11 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 79% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 92782 (avg 4.8 stars), while 92780 has the largest selection (31 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Tustin
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Aldersgate Untied Methodist Church Day Care Center4.67 score5(10)
1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 65 children
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for the church facility itself rather than the daycare center. Reviewers consistently praise the church's spiritual environment, leadership, and community service programs. All ratings are 5/5 stars.
Welcoming spiritual atmosphererespected leadershippromotes diversity and inclusionhosts community service programs - 2Aldersgate United Methodist Church Day Care Center4.67 score5(10)
1201 Irvine Blvd., Tustin, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 45 children
Reviews are overwhelmingly positive with a 5/5 rating. However, most reviews focus on the church's religious services and community outreach rather than daycare-specific experiences. Parents appreciate the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual leadership, and the facility's role in serving the community.
Welcoming community atmospherestrong spiritual leadershiphosts community events and programssupports homeless outreach - 3Congregation B'Nai Israel Child Development Center4.47 score4.6(19)
2111 Bryan Avenue, Tustin, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 61 children
Parents praise CBI Child Development Center as a warm, welcoming, and inclusive Jewish community with excellent preschool programming. The facility features a clean, safe environment with engaging outdoor play areas, experienced and caring teachers, and strong developmental support. Families highlight the sense of belonging and lifelong friendships formed within the community.
Caring and experienced teachersclean and safe facilityengaging outdoor play areas and c - 4Grace Harbor Church And School4.36 score4.5(13)
12881 Newport Avenue, Tustin, CA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 78 children
Grace Harbor Church and School is a religious facility in Tustin with consistently high ratings. Parents praise the caring teachers, nurturing environment, faith-based curriculum, and welcoming community. The facility offers convenient amenities including parking and community programs.
Caring and intentional teacherschild excitement about attendingBible-based lessonsbeautiful facility - 5Newport Ave Preschool & Kindergarten4.23 score4.3(18)
13682 Newport Ave., Tustin, CA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
Newport Ave Preschool & Kindergarten receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, nurturing staff and smooth transitions for children. Parents highlight strong developmental progress in speech, academics, and social skills, along with excellent communication through daily photo updates and responsive teachers.
Warm and welcoming staffsmooth transition processresponsive communication via app with daily photosclean and safe facility
Rating Distribution
Based on 14 daycares with Google ratings in Tustin
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Tustin, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Tustin zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92782 | 11 | 4.8 | 2 | |
| 92780 | 31 | 4.66 | 9 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Tustin (16–202 children)
Small
up to 30 children
15
Medium
31–75 children
15
Large
76–150 children
11
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Tustin based on parent reviews
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Before or After School Daycare in Tustin, California
There are 3 before or after school daycare in Tustin, California, making up 7% of the 42 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Tustin have an average rating of 4.68 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities, with 79% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.78 stars. Our analysis covers 168 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Tustin, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Before or After School Daycare in Tustin
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Several parents highlight the staff's dedication, cleanliness, and engaging activities, with one noting the director's helpfulness. Conversely, a single review describes a negative experience involving untrained staff, poor communication, and a lack of support for special needs inclusion.
- Address
- 12712 Elizabeth Way, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 544-0173
- Address
- 16791 East Main Street, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 542-4271
- Address
- 1311 Sycamore, Tustin, CA
- Phone
- (714) 544-1533
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with California's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in California)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
- Location and hours that fit your schedule
- Child Daycare & Preschools — 34 facilities
- Church Daycare — 5 facilities
- Before or After School Daycare — 3 facilities